Disney Cruise line to sail from New Orleans in 2020

Would be nice to take a Disney cruise and not have to travel to Florida or even Galveston. Wished it was one of the newer ships. Interested to see the length of the cruises and the ports scheduled.

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n 2020, the Disney Wonder will embark on a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian cruises from New Orleans – the first time Disney Cruise Line will have a home port in Louisiana. Not only will this provide families from the region with the magic of having a Disney ship in their own backyard, but it will also draw families from farther away to discover this incredible city before they set sail. Before or after their Disney cruise, guests can venture into the city to savor the distinct flavors of famous New Orleans cuisine, visit family-friendly museums and parks, and revel in the sweet melodies of world-renowned jazz music. Travelers will delight in the Southern charm of this new home port, and Disney fans will find magic around every corner as they recognize the iconic sights and sounds that inspired the beloved animated film “The Princess and the Frog.” The Disney Wonder will embark on six cruises during this limited-time season from New Orleans, including four-, six- and seven-night Western Caribbean sailings; a seven-night Bahamian cruise; and a 14-night Panama Canal voyage, departing Feb. 7 through March 6.

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2020 Disney Wonder 4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans: 2/27 and 3/2

Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: New Orleans, Louisiana

2020 Disney Wonder 6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans: 2/21

Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico
Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman
Day 5: At Sea
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: New Orleans, Louisiana


2020 Disney Wonder 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans: 2/14

Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico
Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman
Day 5: Falmouth, Jamaica
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: At Sea
Day 8: New Orleans, Louisiana

2020 Disney Wonder 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from San Juan to New Orleans: 2/2

Day 1: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: At Sea
Day 6: New Orleans, Louisiana

2020 Disney Wonder 7-Night Bahamian Cruise from New Orleans: 2/7

Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: At Sea
Day 4: Nassau , Bahamas
Day 5: Disney Castaway Cay
Day 5: Key West, Florida
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: New Orleans, Louisiana

Panama Canal
Explore the charms of New Orleans before you embark on this 14-night cruise to San Diego. You’ll pass through the famous Panama Canal and enjoy plenty of sightseeing in exotic locations throughout Mexico and beyond.

2020 Disney Wonder 14-Night Westbound Panama Canal Cruise from New Orleans to San Diego: 3/6

Day 1: New Orleans, Louisiana
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Cozumel, Mexico
Day 4: George Town, Grand Cayman
Day 5: At Sea
Day 6: Cartagena, Colombia
Day 7: Panama Canal
Day 8: At Sea
Day 9: At Sea
Day 10: At Sea
Day 11: At Sea
Day 12: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Day 13: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Day 14: At Sea

Just me and the wife, Id prefer the classic ships but if we have our daughter I'd prefer the Dream class.

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This is a trial run, I promise you

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Yea, of course. They are already working on 2021 and beyond so while the time in NOLA will be exploratory in nature there is more coming for NOLA than just what was announced today.

For NOLA to be a 365 port for DCL, DCL would want their own terminal. Their departure dates for what has been announced allows for some flexibility with sharing the terminal with other lines but I don't see any way they commit to a ship here for 9+ months a year unless they have their own terminal.

I think it's pretty accepted that the three new ships will all permanently be based in South Florida. The two classic ships will likely rotate between Europe, Greece, Italy, middle east, gulf coast, smaller US ports, etc. but what will be interesting to me is what they do with the Dream and Fantasy. I think putting one full time on the west coast is almost a no-brainer....maybe not the same ship out there all year but at least one of the two (dream/fantasy)

On the Magic I found the kids club to be the same size as Dream and Fantasy but way less kids.

I wish the classic ships had the whole every disney movie on demand thing in cabin and the detective game though. The aquacoaster is fairly lame imo.

We have done the wonder twice and the magic once. Been wanting to try one is the bigger ships to compare.

Anybody know when prices will be online for the above cruises?

Praying my wife doesn't see this announcement.

The Panama Canal trip is as much them needing to get the boat to the west coast as anything right? I have no idea about the demand for that trip, it may be super high. But it may also simply be a way for them to pay for moving the ship to the other side of the country and therefore have some deals to fill it up.

I went on the Dream 2 years ago when my kids were 4,5. We had a good time, but I was wondering if the 2nd time on a Disney cruise would be kinda boring as we already did Disney. Wife wants to do the New Orleans, I'm just hesitant. Looking at the 4 day so I don't have to go all in.

For the 4 day cruise for 2 people $2,000, 3 is $2647, 4 people is $3,437
For a room w a Vernada it is 4 people $4,203, 3 people is $3,438

Don't know what the rates are for the others sailings.